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'75 years of remarkable life': Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal celebrate Rajinikanth on his birthday; PM Modi wishes star

India, Dec. 12 -- Superstar Rajinikanth rang in his 75th birthday on December 12. Wishes poured in for the actor from fans, politicians and celebrities from across the film industries. His friends Kam... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore budget for Census 2027, to be conducted in two phases

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal for conducting the Census of India 2027 - which is the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world - at a cost ... Read More


Gujarat to play leading role in achieving vision of Viksit Bharat@2047: CM Patel at 'BharatKool Adhyay-2'

Gandhinagar, Dec. 12 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 'BharatKool Adhyay-2' held by Gujarat Media Club in Gujarat University in Ahmedabad on Friday. At the function, he said G... Read More


Rahul Gandhi mourns passing of Shivraj Patil, describes loss as 'Irreparable'

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed his condolences on the passing of former union Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil, describing the loss as "extreme... Read More


PM Modi pays tribute on passing of former union Minister Shivraj Patil

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences on the passing of former union Minister Shivraj Patil, describing him as an experienced leader who dedicated his ... Read More


Cabinet clears Rs.11,718 crore for India's first digital Census, set for 2026-27

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The Union Cabinet has cleared a budget of Rs.11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday. Briefing the media after the Cabinet me... Read More


Govt clears 100% FDI, composite licences in sweeping insurance reforms

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The government has paved the way for 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, composite licences and easier capital requirements, among other sweeping reforms, as ... Read More


BJP to announce new Uttar Pradesh State President on December 14

Lucknow, Dec. 12 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the schedule for the formal election to elect its new Uttar Pradesh state President, with the name likely to be announced on De... Read More


India-US top leaders review steady progress in bilateral relations

Mumbai, Dec. 12 -- Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, spoke with President of the United States of America, Donald Trump yesterday. Both leaders reviewed the steady progress in India-U.S. bilateral relati... Read More


HT Quiz: Test your knowledge of Rajinikanth on the actor's birthday

India, Dec. 12 -- Dear Rajini Sir, 75 looks like just another close-up on you, while the rest of us are ageing in the wide shot. For most of us, you didn't just light up the big screen, you rewired ... Read More